US Bridges

Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Virginia · .25FRRT19;.03TORT 802 · Structure no. 000000000019209

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 104 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCross Lane
CrossesLittle Moccasin Creek
Location.25FRRT19;.03TORT 802
RouteCounty Highway 876
Coordinates36.77614, -82.08237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2017)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Lane over Little Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.